1992 Honda Civic AC problems

Air Conditioning problem
1992 Honda Civic 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual 150xxx miles

I got a problem with my AC. Two summers ago the AC worked fined. Last summer it started dying on me. It would work for a bit and go out. Then it would work again and than go out. I noticed the light from my climate control would occasionally go out as well. When I give it a hit the light would than come on. The AC button has a light that seems to be functioning well.
The compressor does not kick at the moment with the AC on. Although it does kick when I get a wire directly from the battery to the compressor. The fuse for the cooling fan, rear window, and etc is properly working. I tested the two relays by the fan and it turned out good. I have power going to the relays as well. I currently don't have freon in the system. I think it might be my climate control. Any opinion would help. Thank you very much.